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Imran Khans sisters stage sit-in outside jail
Islamabad: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khans sisters on Tuesday staged a sit-in outside the Adiala jail after authorities denied them permission to meet their brother. Khan, 73, has been in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi since August 2023 in multiple cases. His sisters Noreen Khan, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan went to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia targets NTT and West Java in major anti-stunting drive
Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji said that Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) and West Java are prioritized ...
PMI Chief urges public to donate blood for better health
Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Chairman Jusuf Kalla urged the public not to hesitate to donate blood, saying that doing so ...
Indonesia showcases leadership at ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise 2025
Indonesia, as co-host of the 2nd ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX) 2025 in Batam, Riau Islands, is highlighting its ...
Jakarta Governor orders citywide building review after deadly fire
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo called on his staff to review all buildings this week to confirm compliance with ...
Jambi, South Korea partner to restore Londerang peat forest
The Jambi Provincial Government and South Korea, through the Korea Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center, established a ...
Indonesia-UK creative collaboration to expand beyond musical talent
Indonesia and the United Kingdom have the potential to build broader cooperation that goes beyond musical talent, ...
Minister calls for regular building inspections to prevent fires
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said there is a need for regulations requiring local governments to conduct ...
MRT Jakarta launches Lebak Bulus Bank Syariah Indonesia Station
MRT Jakarta inaugurated the name Lebak Bulus Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) MRT Station as part of its naming-rights ...
Aceh Tamiang hospital reopens after floods, but services still limited
The Muda Sedia Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in Aceh Tamiang District has resumed operations after being submerged ...
Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India
India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.
Management of water, energy, and food shapes course of civilizations
Indonesias National Development Planning Minister and Head of the National Development Planning Agency ...
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Indonesia ensures Sumatra victims get free land certificate reissue
Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) Head Nusron Wahid ...
President Prabowo orders tightened oversight after deadly Jakarta fire
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stressed that President Prabowo Subianto does not want deadly fires to recur, such ...
Ministry bolsters learning to support women's participation in STEM
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is bolstering the learning ecosystem to push an increase in women's ...
Padang Pariaman extends emergency response as disaster toll rises
The Padang Pariaman District Government in West Sumatra has extended its Disaster Emergency Response status until ...
Indonesia boosts 2026 food security budget to drive self-sufficiency
Indonesia will boost its 2026 food security budget by 31.7 percent to Rp210.4 trillion (US$13.6 billion), ...
Angel Yeast(SH600298), a global leader in yeast and fermentation solutions, has begun trial production at ...
Indonesia targets sugar, egg, chicken meat self-sufficiency in 2026
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono stated that Indonesia will focus on sugar, eggs, and chicken meat ...
India orders IndiGo to slash flights as airline says operations 'normalised'
Experts warn that airfares in India will rise in the short term as other airlines don't have spare capacity.
Prabowo pushes trade rebalance in first visit to Pakistan
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto instructed his ranks to formulate strategies to enhance trade ties with Pakistan, ...
NagaCorp Ltd. (NagaCorp or the Company, SEHK Stock Code: 3918), a leading Integrated Resort ...
Peak Energy Celebrates Two-Year Milestone with Over 1.5 GW in Projects Across APAC
Peak Energy, a leading clean energy platform backed by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, is marking its two-year ...
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, a member of Radisson Individuals, a new ...
Inaugural networking and business-matching platform aims to deepen institutional partnerships and mobilise long-term ...
Toshiba Releases 40V Electronic Fuses (eFuse ICs) for Industrial and Consumer Applications
-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has added the 40V TCKE6 ...
Prabowo invites PM Shehbaz Sharif to boost Indonesia-Pakistan ties
President Prabowo Subianto officially invited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Indonesia, reciprocating ...
-CTBC Financial Holding once again stepped onto the international stage as the Global Banking Summit ...
Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus
The balloons forced Lithuania to repeatedly shut down its main airport, stranding thousands of people, as Europe remains on alert over previous intrusions into NATO airspace during the war in Ukraine
U.S. revokes 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules
The announcement was accompanied by an image of Trump with the words Make America Safe Again, reinforcing administrations stance that stricter visa regulations are vital for national security
What Will Myanmars Government Look Like After the Election
Our editors continue their discussion of likely post-poll scenarios: will political prisoners be freed? Will junta boss Min Aung Hlaing want to stay on a president?
Netflix faces consumer class action over $72 billion Warner Bros deal
U.S. federal antitrust laws allow consumers to sue over mergers and acquisitions, separate from any federal regulatory agency lawsuit, though such cases face high legal hurdles.
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with jokes and memes.
Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let's pray for all those affected, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X
Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase
Husam Badran, a member of Hamas' political wing, called for the full implementation of all the terms of the first phase before moving forward, including an end to what he called the continuing demolition of Palestinian homes in the majority of the territory still controlled by Israel.
South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone
The Russian and Chinese military aircraft had been identified and South Korean fighter jets were deployed in case of any contingencies
Germany's Merz: Europe must become less dependent on United States
I see no need for the Americans to now want to save democracy in Europe
Minister calls for inclusive public service for vulnerable groups
Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister Rini Widyantini emphasized that public services must be inclusive and ...
Govt to rehabilitate MSMEs, cooperatives in flood-hit Sumatra
The Indonesian government will rehabilitate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives affected by ...
India and the Indo-Pacific in Trumps Second-term Strategy
The new National Security Strategy offers important insights into how a second Trump presidency views the Indo-Pacific and the role India is expected to play within it.
Universities' collaboration for impact in Sumatra disaster relief
In late November 2025, high-intensity rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides that killed hundreds of ...
Turkey wants to increase strategic cooperation, trade with Indonesia
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan stated that his country wants to increase bilateral cooperation and ...
Putins India Visit Reveals New Delhis Complicated Strategy
Amid difficult relations with the U.S., India is keen to show that it has other options.
In Pakistan, Prabowo voices support for Palestinian struggle
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to supporting the Palestinian struggle, particularly ...
RI, Turkey enjoy the best diplomatic relations in history: Ambassador
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan stated that amidst the celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations ...
Indonesia's economy seen strengthening to 55.2 percent in 2026
Indonesia's economy is expected to perform more strongly in 2026 than this year, according to a senior ...
Prabowo thanks Pakistan for supporting Indonesia's health sector
President Prabowo Subianto has thanked the Pakistani government for supporting Indonesia's health sector, including ...
RI-Pakistan as moderate Muslim countries promoting tolerance: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto noted that Indonesia and Pakistan hold similar values as the two largest Muslim nations in ...
Junta Offers Reward for Dr. Tayzar San, Two Others After Mandalay Protest
The junta promised 20 million kyats for information on Dr. Tayzar San, Ko Nan Lin and Ko Khant Wai Phyo as it tightens security ahead of Wednesdays silent strike.
Indonesia, Pakistan sign seven cooperation agreements
Indonesia and Pakistan on Tuesday signed seven cooperation agreements covering education, trade, health, and security ...
Kadin calls on industries to share aggregated health data with govt
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged industries to integrate employee medical check-up ...
Indonesia blocks local leaders' foreign trips amid disaster response
Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has issued a circular letter restricting all regional government ...
Govt to build 2,000 CSR-funded homes for Sumatra survivors
Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait revealed that the construction of 2,000 homes for Sumatra disaster survivors in Aceh, ...
Year-end: Indonesia rolls out holiday transport discount nationwide
Indonesia is rolling out a wide range of transport fare discounts over the year-end holiday period in an effort to ease ...
Myanmar Gems Trade Loses Shine as Junta Cracks Down on Dealers
Warning letters and repeated interrogations over alleged resistance links are forcing merchants to change the way they do business.
As Myanmar Economy Sinks, Junta Grabs Lifeline From Europes Last Dictator
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has reached out with trade, investment and arms support.
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded Ruijie Networks the ...
Lexar Unveils Industry's First AI Storage Core for NextGeneration Edge AI Devices
As AI computing moves rapidly from the cloud to the edge, devices such as AI PCs, intelligent vehicles, and robotics ...
Indonesia targets $8 mln from seaweed deals at FIE 2025 in Paris
Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries aims to secure up to US$8 million in potential ...
Police probes alleged illegal logging causing Sumatra floods
The Directorate of Specific Crimes at the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency is investigating alleged ...
Manpower Ministry prepares experts to support Sumatra recovery
Manpower Minister Yassierli stated that his ministry is preparing to deploy experts serving as instructors from its job ...
Indonesia strengthens policies as aging population expands
The Indonesian government is strengthening elderly-related policies as Statistics Indonesia data shows that 21 ...
How India's largest airline lost control and threw air travel into chaos
Once the poster child of on time budget air travel in India, IndiGo is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. What happened?
Indonesia, Pakistan seek stronger ties as Prabowo begins visit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Pakistan on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation as ...
Minister approves 10,000 tons rice supply for disaster-hit Aceh
Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman has approved an additional ten thousand tons of rice requested by Aceh ...
Recently, Hainan, China's southern island province, formally released the White Paper on Shaping Hainan ' s ...
Indonesians welcome Prabowo in Islamabad with angklung tribute
Indonesians in Pakistan welcomed President Prabowo Subianto with patriotic songs played on angklung instruments as he ...
IPB produces one tonne of endang for Sumatra disaster victims
IPB University and the Minang Students and Alumni Association (PAPMM) have produced one tonne of rendang for survivors ...
Discrimination elimination key in RI's policy direction: dy minister
Deputy Minister of National Development Planning Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard said that integrating human rights and ...
Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.
China's Hainan safeguards rainforest ecosystem, preserves ethnic culture
Changjiang Li Autonomous County, situated in the heart of Hainan Island, recently hosted the 2025 Rainforest and ...
Dy minister urges regions to uphold human rights in public services
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk called on regional governments across Indonesia to uphold human rights ...
China's Guizhou achieved all-round agricultural and rural advancement over the past five years
Guizhou, China's only mountainous province without plains, has developed modern, efficient mountain agriculture ...
China's Guizhou's green agricultural products make way into Persian Gulf
The 2025 Middle East Organic & Natural Expo kicked off on Nov. 17 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the ...
Sumatran elephants, human bear heavy toll of devastating floods
Environmental degradation should be treated as a serious priority by the government, as poorly managed land use, ...
Were also deeply committed to the Quad, says Secretary of State Rubio
Marco Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this year
SOPA 2026 Journalism Awards Open for Entries; Deadline Feb. 26
-The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing editorial excellence ...
A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women
Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the worlds largest experiments.
Trump calls EU fine on X 'nasty one', says Europe going in 'bad directions'
Europe is going in some bad directions, Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House event, saying he expected to get a full report on the EU fine later on Monday.
Meera Gopal joins host Tushar Shetty to examine the outcomes of COP30 in Belm, Brazil and the implications for South Asia.
Myanmar election should be free, fair and inclusive: India
Nusron Wahid vows to protect farmland in post-disaster Sumatra
Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) Head Nusron ...
China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as Trump unveils security strategy
Taiwan is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations and China brooks no external interference, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said
Ministry plans state land use for Sumatran disaster victims: Nusron
Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Nusron Wahid said on Monday the ministry is ready ...
GoTyme Bank Launches Crypto Trading in the Philippines in Partnership with Alpaca
-GoTyme Bank, the fastest-growing bank in the Philippines and a joint venture between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme ...
RI Govt plans major land-use revisions in flood-hit Sumatra
Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Nusron Wahid said on Monday that the land-use plans ...
OJK launches financial literacy guide for people with disabilities
Indonesias Financial Services Authority (OJK) unveiled a Financial Literacy Guide for people with disabilities ...
RI Govt sends intern doctors, repairs hospitals in disaster-hit Aceh
Indonesias Health Ministry is prioritizing repairs to damaged hospitals in Aceh and mobilizing intern doctors ...
Pertamina-Rosneft Tuban Refinery decision expected mid-December: govt
Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said a decision on whether state-owned oil ...
